Applications are invited from qualified individuals for the GSK Scholarships 2025-26, designed to foster the training and development of future leaders in global health while enhancing the capabilities of health systems and health-related research across Africa.
These Health Scholarships are highly competitive and are open to candidates who plan to undertake a full-time one-year master’s program at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).
SUMMARY:
Scholarship Sponsor(s): LSHTM
Host Institution(s): London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Scholarship Value: Not specified
Number of Awards: Multiple
Study Level: Master’s
Eligibility: African Buy vitamins and supplements
GSK Scholarships 2025-26 | Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the GSK Scholarships for the academic year 2025, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
- Applicants must be nationals and residents of countries within sub-Saharan Africa.
- They should plan to return to sub-Saharan Africa upon completing their MSc year at LSHTM.
- Applicants must demonstrate that they would be unable to finance their intended program of study without this scholarship by submitting an application through the online scholarship portal.
- Candidates are required to meet the minimum English language standards set by LSHTM.
- A first degree with either a first or upper second class equivalency is necessary.
- Applicants must have received an offer of admission for the 2025-26 academic year for one of LSHTM’s intensive MSc programs based in London.
- Preference will be given to those who illustrate, through their application materials, the potential to make meaningful contributions to public health and/or health-related research in Africa.
Scholarship Benefits
- Coverage of tuition fees, including any compulsory field trip expenses.
- A tax-free stipend (living allowance) amounting to GBP 22,000.00.
Application Procedures
How to Apply: Prospective candidates for the GSK Scholarships 2025 are required to adhere to the following steps to ensure their application is submitted by the specified deadline:
Step 1: Initiate your application for the 2025-26 academic year for a London-based MSc programme, following the guidelines provided under the ‘How to Apply’ section on the respective programme page.
Step 2: Upon submission, you will receive a temporary password for your initial login (via e-vision), which you are advised to change upon first access.
- After submitting your application for study, you will receive an automated email from the Scholarships Team ([email protected]) containing a link to the online scholarships application portal.
- To apply for this funding, please search for ‘GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders’ and complete all required questions online. Once you have reviewed your responses and are satisfied, you may submit your application, after which you will receive a confirmation email at your registered contact address. Please note that the scholarships portal will not accept applications after the aforementioned deadline. The Scholarships Team will communicate the outcome in due course.
Application Deadline: 5th March 2024.
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